Aristida thompsonii
Aristida thompsonii
- Native to:
- Australia
GBIF: Thompson, E.J.|Sharpe, P.R.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aristida
- Species:
- Aristida thompsonii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Benefits from periodic fire in native scrub and pineland habitats, which reduces woody encroachment and maintains open conditions favorable for this species.